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Highlights of the Tour:
- Pyramids Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis
- Dinner Cruise
- Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & the Philae Temple
- 5*-star Cruise Boat
- Esna and Edfu Temples
- Temple of Kom Ombo - Luxor & Karnack Temples
- Valley of the Kings and Queens
- Hurgada-Safari& Camping
- Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Islamic Coptic Cairo
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrive Cairo
Arrival at Cairo International Airport
Meet and assist by Representative
Transfer by Coach / Bus and overnight at Hotel
Day 2: Giza Tour
Full-day outing to Sakkara and Memphis, followed by a visit to
the most famous wonderland in the whole world - the Great
Pyramids and the Sphinx. At 10 pm we
catch the overnight train to Aswan.
Day 3: Aswan
Arrive in Aswan, meet and transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Full-day excursion around the city visiting the Temple of Philae,
the Aswan High Dam, and the
Unfinished Obelisk. Overnight in Aswan hotel.
Day 4: Aswan/Nile Cruise
Today we’ll join an orientation sail boat around Kitchener and
Elephantine Islands, before we check on our Nile Cruise for
overnight, sailing to Kom-Ombu.
Day 5: Nile Cruise
Visit the dual temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Overnight on
Cruise, sailing to Edfu.
Day 6: Nile Cruise/Luxor (East
Bank)
Morning visit to one of the most well-preserved temples in all
of Egypt -- dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God. Sailing again to
Luxor. By noon time, we
arrive to Luxor hotel and check-in. This afternoon, enjoy a
visit to the East Bank of Luxor:
- Luxor Temple
- Karnak Temple
Overnight on board
Day 7: Luxor (West Bank)
visit the West Bank of Luxor:
- Valley of the Kings
- Valley of the Queens
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
This afternoon, you'll catch the bus to Hurgara. Meet and
transfer to hotel for check-in. Overnight in Hurgada hotel.
Day 8: Hurgada
Spend a relaxing day sailing around the nearby islands. Explore
the underwater beauty of the coral reefs and marvel at the
curious fish while swimming or
snorkeling. Later a picnic lunch will be served, followed by
your chance to relax and enjoy the sun, the sea, and the
beautiful white sand beaches. Overnight
in Hurgada hotel.
Day 9: Hurgada
Today a desert safari awaits you! Explore the colorful customs
of the life of the Bedouin people and, of course, it wouldn't be
a true adventure without a
camel ride! Relax and watch the sunset before feasting on a
barbeque dinner served in a Bedouin tent. Then, sit back, and be
entertained by a traditional
Bedouin dancing show. Overnight in Hurgada hotel.
Day 10: Hurgada/Cairo
Free morning at leisure. In the afternoon we catch the bus back
to Cairo where we transfer to hotel and check-in. Overnight in
Cairo hotel.
Day 11: Cairo/City Tour
Today we’re off to the Egyptian Museum where most of the
fabulous treasures of the Pharaohs are kept. Then we drive to
the Citadel -- home to Egyptian rulers
for nearly 700 years. Later, we explore many attractions in the
old Coptic area including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra
Synagogue. In the evening, we'll
embark on a Nile River Steamer for an open buffet dinner
accompanied by a folkloric Sufi ("whirling dervish") and
belly-dancing show. Overnight in Cairo
hotel.
Day 12: Depart Cairo
After breakfast/Free day. Transfer to Cairo International
Airport.
Tour Includes:
1- Transfers from/to the airport.
2- All fully-guided
tours (as per the itinerary) in air-conditioned buses.
3- Professional
Egyptologist tour guides, fluently speaking the language of your
choice.
4- Two nights on a
5-star Nile Cruise ship with all meals included.
5- First-class train
tickets from Cairo/Aswan on an air-conditioned Spanish train
with reclining seats.
6- Air-conditioned
bus transportation from Luxor to Hurgada and Hurgada to Cairo.
7- All
accommodations in 3-star hotels in Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and
Hurgada. All rooms have a private bath, air-conditioning, TV,
and include breakfast.
8- Snorkeling
equipment on the boat trip in Hurgada.
9- In Cairo, a Nile
Dinner Cruise on a 5-star ship. Delight in an open buffet style
dinner while enjoying the Sufi (“whirling dervish”) and belly
dancing show.
10- All transfer and
pick-up services.
11- All service
charges and taxes.
Tour Excludes:
1- Entrance fees of the sites. We do not charge in advance for
site entrance fees to add flexibility to your program as you may
choose to skip one or more sites
depending upon your interests.
2- Drinks, tips and
any other items of a personal nature.
Notes:
1- All of our tours can start on any day, however confirmation
in advance is still highly recommended.
2- All of our tours
can be customized to fit your time, budget, and interests.
Optional :
1- Day trips and activities (Add-Ons) are available upon request
and include the Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids, Camel trip,
shopping at the Khan El-Khalily Market, an excursion t0
Alexandria, and much more.
2- Day-trip to (Abu
Simbel) can be added to this program, upon request.
3- All day trips
leave in small groups and are accompanied by a professional tour
guide.
4- The time spent
depends only upon our guests' desires and the official
opening/closing times of the sites.
5- Additional
accommodation nights can be arranged upon request.
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The tour price is 700 U$D per person, based on double occupancy.
There is a 150 U$D single supplement charge. |
